Some of the qualities that make meat “meaty” are hard to reproduce with plant-based alternatives. Should we be focusing on replicating them – or trying to make new, tasty alternatives?

Considering the environmental impact of the meat industry, and growing appetite from consumers for plant-based foods, you might wonder if we will soon have a vegan alternative for every animal product. From “bleeding” burgers to vegan fish skin, some new products try to emulate the experience of eating the real thing.